YEARLY HIGH
0.0476 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0311 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0444 AED

2021 AFN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0475 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0476 was down 1.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 238 AED
2020 Average 239 AED
Yearly Trough Low 156 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.37 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0486
0.0350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AED Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0473, compared to 0.0415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0071 AED (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0311). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AED (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0472).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0475) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.15%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0475
2020 Avg (January) 0.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0476 0.0469 0.0475
February 0.0476 0.0469 0.0475
March 0.0476 0.0472 0.0474
April 0.0475 0.0468 0.0473
May 0.0475 0.0467 0.0472
June 0.0468 0.0462 0.0467
July 0.0464 0.0449 0.0459
August 0.0460 0.0426 0.0442
September 0.0434 0.0413 0.0424
October 0.0411 0.0404 0.0408
November 0.0407 0.0382 0.0396
December 0.0383 0.0311 0.0361